Katsuhiro Otomo Felt So Bad after Watching Akira He Immediately Left the Theater to Tell His Wife: “The movie was a failure”
Katsuhiro Otomo has revolutionized the cyberpunk genre through his iconic and cult-popular manga Akira. Be it dystopian, futuristic, or political elements, the manga is exceptional in every way. This holds for its excellent animation and storytelling. The 1988 film has also reshaped pop culture and the entertainment space.
Shotaro Kaneda’s bike slide in the 1988 movie | Credit: Tokyo Movie Shinsha Co.
Furthermore, it continues to influence artists including filmmakers and songwriters to this date. While the animated film achieved a breakthrough due to its animation, its first rush disappointed the mangaka.
Akira’s first rush disappointed Katsuhiro Otomo
Apart from being a manga artist, Katsuhiro Otomo is a seasoned animator, screenwriter, and film director. He is popular for his works such as Neo Tokyo, Steam Boy, and Short Piece. However, he pioneered the cyberpunk genre in manga through his work Akira (1982-1990). To say the least, the series garnered cult popularity...
Shotaro Kaneda’s bike slide in the 1988 movie | Credit: Tokyo Movie Shinsha Co.
Furthermore, it continues to influence artists including filmmakers and songwriters to this date. While the animated film achieved a breakthrough due to its animation, its first rush disappointed the mangaka.
Akira’s first rush disappointed Katsuhiro Otomo
Apart from being a manga artist, Katsuhiro Otomo is a seasoned animator, screenwriter, and film director. He is popular for his works such as Neo Tokyo, Steam Boy, and Short Piece. However, he pioneered the cyberpunk genre in manga through his work Akira (1982-1990). To say the least, the series garnered cult popularity...
- 9/7/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
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